This Thursday in Qatar was the final fixture of the global FIFA Club World Cup competition as Liga MX-side Tigres UANL clashed with German giants FC Bayern Munich.
This Thursday in Qatar was the final fixture of the global FIFA Club World Cup competition as Liga MX-side Tigres UANL clashed with German giants FC Bayern Munich.
The showdown for silverware ended 1-0 in favor of the Bundesliga club with Benjamin Pavard finding the lone goal of the game in the 59th minute. In the starting lineup for Bayern was former USL and MLS standout Alphonso Davies.
The showdown for silverware ended 1-0 in favor of the Bundesliga club with Benjamin Pavard finding the lone goal of the game in the 59th minute. In the starting lineup for Bayern was former USL and MLS standout Alphonso Davies.
When it comes to Major League Soccer sides in the CWC, no organization has competed in the competition, however, had LAFC beaten Liga MX’s Tigres UANL then the SoCal club would have been the first-ever MLS team in the global tournament.
Soccer supporters will be pleased they don’t have to wait long after the CWC Final to continue watching major matchups in the beautiful game this coming weekend as the next few days feature a full lineup of fantastic matchups to look forward to.
When it comes to Major League Soccer sides in the CWC, no organization has competed in the competition, however, had LAFC beaten Liga MX’s Tigres UANL then the SoCal club would have been the first-ever MLS team in the global tournament.
Soccer supporters will be pleased they don’t have to wait long after the CWC Final to continue watching major matchups in the beautiful game this coming weekend as the next few days feature a full lineup of fantastic matchups to look forward to.
Liga MX
Liga MX
A trio of Friday fixtures in the topflight of Mexican soccer include Puebla playing host to FC Juarez, Atletico San Luis paying a visit to Mazatlan and sixth-place Club Tijuana will hope to move up the table against reigning league champions Leon. The defending champs are currently in 15th place and recently fell 3-1 at home to C.D. Guadalajara.
But the matchup in Liga MX this weekend that will have many eyes glued to the television is Sunday’s showdown between fifth-place Santos Laguna hosting second-place CF Monterrey. Currently in first place through five games is Toluca while both Monterrey and Club America are level on points with the league leaders with 10 but Toluca currently holds a superior goal differential.
A trio of Friday fixtures in the topflight of Mexican soccer include Puebla playing host to FC Juarez, Atletico San Luis paying a visit to Mazatlan and sixth-place Club Tijuana will hope to move up the table against reigning league champions Leon. The defending champs are currently in 15th place and recently fell 3-1 at home to C.D. Guadalajara.
But the matchup in Liga MX this weekend that will have many eyes glued to the television is Sunday’s showdown between fifth-place Santos Laguna hosting second-place CF Monterrey. Currently in first place through five games is Toluca while both Monterrey and Club America are level on points with the league leaders with 10 but Toluca currently holds a superior goal differential.
Concacaf Champions League
Concacaf Champions League
On Wednesday, the 2021 Concacaf Champions League draw was announced, and the bracket included four Liga MX clubs – Club America, Club Leon, Cruz Azul and CF Monterrey.
Competing against the Mexican clubs as well as clubs from Canada, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Honduras and Nicaragua are four squads representing Major League Soccer – Atlanta United FC, Columbus Crew SC, Philadelphia Union and Portland Timbers. Toronto FC has a shot to join the continental competition if it can beat Forge FC on an upcoming date to be announced.
If Toronto advances, it will take on Liga-MX title-holders Club Leon. All four other MLS clubs have a confirmed opponent as Crew SC get handed Real Esteli FC (Nicaragua), Union will play Deportivo Saprissa (Costa Rica), Atlanta will take on another fellow Costa Rican club Liga Deportiva Alajuense, and Timbers draw CD Marathon (Honduras). All MLS clubs will play the opening leg outside of the states on April 6-8.
On Wednesday, the 2021 Concacaf Champions League draw was announced, and the bracket included four Liga MX clubs – Club America, Club Leon, Cruz Azul and CF Monterrey.
Competing against the Mexican clubs as well as clubs from Canada, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Honduras and Nicaragua are four squads representing Major League Soccer – Atlanta United FC, Columbus Crew SC, Philadelphia Union and Portland Timbers. Toronto FC has a shot to join the continental competition if it can beat Forge FC on an upcoming date to be announced.
If Toronto advances, it will take on Liga-MX title-holders Club Leon. All four other MLS clubs have a confirmed opponent as Crew SC get handed Real Esteli FC (Nicaragua), Union will play Deportivo Saprissa (Costa Rica), Atlanta will take on another fellow Costa Rican club Liga Deportiva Alajuense, and Timbers draw CD Marathon (Honduras). All MLS clubs will play the opening leg outside of the states on April 6-8.
Barclay's Premier League
Barclay’s Premier League
In England, it’s back to league play after some exciting midweek FA Cup clashes and the opening match of the weekend in the Barclay’s Premier League is a beauty when third-place Leicester City host fourth-place Liverpool. The current manager of the Foxes – Brendan Rodgers – managed the Reds in Merseyside from 2012 to 2015.
In England, it’s back to league play after some exciting midweek FA Cup clashes and the opening match of the weekend in the Barclay’s Premier League is a beauty when third-place Leicester City host fourth-place Liverpool. The current manager of the Foxes – Brendan Rodgers – managed the Reds in Merseyside from 2012 to 2015.
A few hours later, table-toppers Manchester City host a struggling eighth-place Tottenham Hotspur-side desperate to get its push for a top four finish back on track and there’s no better team to beat than the league leaders to inject confidence back into a side.
A few hours later, table-toppers Manchester City host a struggling eighth-place Tottenham Hotspur-side desperate to get its push for a top four finish back on track and there’s no better team to beat than the league leaders to inject confidence back into a side.
This is a mouthwatering matchup not just because Spurs were the last side to hand City a loss, but when managers Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola face off against each other, the antics on the touchline are equally as entertaining as the intensity on the pitch.
This is a mouthwatering matchup not just because Spurs were the last side to hand City a loss, but when managers Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola face off against each other, the antics on the touchline are equally as entertaining as the intensity on the pitch.
European Leagues
European Leagues
While the league leaders in the Bundesliga have until Monday when Bayern returns to the pitch, the most interesting matchup in the top tier of German soccer this weekend could be Borussia Monchengladbach visiting VfL Wolfsburg on Sunday. Seventh-place Monchengladbach is hoping to get back into the race for a Champions League spot with a positive result, but Wolfsburg has been nothing short of a surprise this season as the club currently sits in third and a win could bring them level on points with second-place RB Leipzig.
While the league leaders in the Bundesliga have until Monday when Bayern returns to the pitch, the most interesting matchup in the top tier of German soccer this weekend could be Borussia Monchengladbach visiting VfL Wolfsburg on Sunday. Seventh-place Monchengladbach is hoping to get back into the race for a Champions League spot with a positive result, but Wolfsburg has been nothing short of a surprise this season as the club currently sits in third and a win could bring them level on points with second-place RB Leipzig.
In Italy, there’s no bigger matchup this weekend than Saturday’s heavyweight bout between Napoli and Juventus. The club from Naples currently sits in sixth but a win would lift Napoli back into the hunt for a top four spot. The Old Lady of Italy on the other hand is five points behind second-place Inter Milan and seven off the top spot – currently held by AC Milan.
In Italy, there’s no bigger matchup this weekend than Saturday’s heavyweight bout between Napoli and Juventus. The club from Naples currently sits in sixth but a win would lift Napoli back into the hunt for a top four spot. The Old Lady of Italy on the other hand is five points behind second-place Inter Milan and seven off the top spot – currently held by AC Milan.
Inter face a formidable foe on Sunday at home when Lazio in fifth place visit the San Siro.
Atletico Madrid have a five-point lead at the top of Spain’s La Liga standings but a Saturday trip to eighth place Granada is far from a guaranteed win.
Inter face a formidable foe on Sunday at home when Lazio in fifth place visit the San Siro.
Atletico Madrid have a five-point lead at the top of Spain’s La Liga standings but a Saturday trip to eighth place Granada is far from a guaranteed win.
But of all the games around the globe, perhaps none is more passionate than Sunday’s meeting between Athenian giants – Panathinaikos and Olympiacos. Known simply as the Derby of Eternal Enemies or the Mother of All Battles, these two local rivalries have a mutual disdain for another, and the intensity is always fueled by the fierce fanbases.
But of all the games around the globe, perhaps none is more passionate than Sunday’s meeting between Athenian giants – Panathinaikos and Olympiacos. Known simply as the Derby of Eternal Enemies or the Mother of All Battles, these two local rivalries have a mutual disdain for another, and the intensity is always fueled by the fierce fanbases.
FA Women's Super League
FA Women’s Super League
What better a way for the Women’s game to kick off the weekend then a Manchester Derby on Friday?
What better a way for the Women’s game to kick off the weekend then a Manchester Derby on Friday?
Third-place City host its local rival in second place and two points above the Blues in the standings. A win for City would propel the club into second place while a win for United for lift the club level on points with league leaders Chelsea but the London-club have a +15-goal differential heading into the weekend.
Third-place City host its local rival in second place and two points above the Blues in the standings. A win for City would propel the club into second place while a win for United for lift the club level on points with league leaders Chelsea but the London-club have a +15-goal differential heading into the weekend.
Currently listed on both rosters are players from the U.S. Women’s National Team including Christen Press and Tobin Heath for United while Rose Lavelle, Sam, Mewis and Abby Dahlkemper play for City.
Currently listed on both rosters are players from the U.S. Women’s National Team including Christen Press and Tobin Heath for United while Rose Lavelle, Sam, Mewis and Abby Dahlkemper play for City.
